I assume you have this show in the US too. You know, the one where some grumpy chefs force some poor sods to cook French cuisin they've never heard of before, and then making funny faces while tasting it, saying things like "I absolutely adore the presentation, but I don't think those Madeleines are quite tongue-tingling enough. I'm very disapointed."
My girlfriend watches it all the time. It's the standard reality-TV show, this time with cooking. Fine. I, however, have a massive problem with that show. In a nutshell, it's possibly the only TV Show where you dont actually get a chance at judging the product for yourself. X-Factor? You can hear the song. Britain's Got Talent? You can see the juggling. Location, Location, Location? You can see the interior design of the house. WWE Tough Enough 2? You can see the big men in spandex hugging each other.
But MasterChef? You have to rely on the opinion of snotty judges. You can't actually taste the bloody food. You have no idea. The Beef Strogonoff could taste like gbaji's ****, you would never even know. So basically, all MasterChef is about, is watching a bunch of twats talk about food that could or could not be nice. Bit ****, innit?
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This is such insight into your psyche, French Fry. Why would you want to taste food that professional chefs are deeming unpalatable? Isn't that against your religion?
We have a gazillion reality cooking shows here, all of which are judged by professionals and on occasion, Natalie Portman. Sometimes they post the recipes online so you can try them out. You should see if your show does that, then you can rave at cruel fate in the privacy of your own kitchen.
We have a gazillion reality cooking shows here, all of which are judged by professionals and on occasion, Natalie Portman. Sometimes they post the recipes online so you can try them out. You should see if your show does that, then you can rave at cruel fate in the privacy of your own kitchen.
The Glorious Atomicflea wrote:
We have a gazillion reality cooking shows here, all of which are judged by professionals and on occasion, Natalie Portman. Sometimes they post the recipes online so you can try them out. You should see if your show does that, then you can rave at cruel fate in the privacy of your own kitchen.
They do that too on Masterchef. But that's the whole point. Food is barely about aestethics. It's mostly about the taste and the smell, neither of which are available on telly. Masterchef, or whatever American equivalent, is a bit like a Pop Idol where you couldn't hear the songs, and had to rely on Simon Cowell's opinion to make your mind up.
It's stupid. Even if it's Natalie Portman doing the judging.
This cooking reality show actually wasn't half bad. I watched every episode, and I hate reality shows.
The Glorious Atomicflea wrote:
We have a gazillion reality cooking shows here, all of which are judged by professionals and on occasion, Natalie Portman. Sometimes they post the recipes online so you can try them out. You should see if your show does that, then you can rave at cruel fate in the privacy of your own kitchen.
Natalie Portman? I can think of a few sauces I'd like to drizzle on her for a taste test.
publiusvarus wrote:
we all know liberals are well adjusted american citizens who only want what's best for society. While conservatives are evil money grubbing scum who only want to sh*t on the little man and rob the world of its resources.
RedPhoenixxx wrote:
Even if it's Natalie Portman doing the judging.
Portman played the role of the "OMG Surprise Twist!" in that everyone had prepared their menus & shopped for them and then... hey! It's guest judge Natalie Portman! Militant Vegetarian! Time to cook the green beans!
I hate those twists. I understand that real life throws things at you but every week it's "You can't use fire! You can only use your left hand! Guest Judge Chairman Mao says all food must be red (and he only eats white rice)!" Yeesh.
Belkira wrote:
Wow. Regular ol' Joph fan club in here.
Jophiel wrote:
RedPhoenixxx wrote:
Even if it's Natalie Portman doing the judging.
Portman played the role of the "OMG Surprise Twist!" in that everyone had prepared their menus & shopped for them and then... hey! It's guest judge Natalie Portman! Militant Vegetarian! Time to cook the green beans!
I hate those twists. I understand that real life throws things at you but every week it's "You can't use fire! You can only use your left hand! Guest Judge Chairman Mao says all food must be red (and he only eats white rice)!" Yeesh.
Well, if you want famous guys like Mao to bring in the ratings, you have to respect their beliefs - and Mao and crew strongly believe that han/d should be all that's left.
Edited, Feb 19th 2010 3:07pm by Kavekk
RedPhoenixxx wrote:
I assume you have this show in the US too. You know, the one where some grumpy chefs force some poor sods to cook French cuisin they've never heard of before, and then making funny faces while tasting it, saying things like "I absolutely adore the presentation, but I don't think those Madeleines are quite tongue-tingling enough. I'm very disapointed."
My girlfriend watches it all the time. It's the standard reality-TV show, this time with cooking. Fine. I, however, have a massive problem with that show. In a nutshell, it's possibly the only TV Show where you dont actually get a chance at judging the product for yourself. X-Factor? You can hear the song. Britain's Got Talent? You can see the juggling. Location, Location, Location? You can see the interior design of the house. WWE Tough Enough 2? You can see the big men in spandex hugging each other.
But MasterChef? You have to rely on the opinion of snotty judges. You can't actually taste the bloody food. You have no idea. The Beef Strogonoff could taste like gbaji's ****, you would never even know. So basically, all MasterChef is about, is watching a bunch of twats talk about food that could or could not be nice. Bit sh*t, innit?
My girlfriend watches it all the time. It's the standard reality-TV show, this time with cooking. Fine. I, however, have a massive problem with that show. In a nutshell, it's possibly the only TV Show where you dont actually get a chance at judging the product for yourself. X-Factor? You can hear the song. Britain's Got Talent? You can see the juggling. Location, Location, Location? You can see the interior design of the house. WWE Tough Enough 2? You can see the big men in spandex hugging each other.
But MasterChef? You have to rely on the opinion of snotty judges. You can't actually taste the bloody food. You have no idea. The Beef Strogonoff could taste like gbaji's ****, you would never even know. So basically, all MasterChef is about, is watching a bunch of twats talk about food that could or could not be nice. Bit sh*t, innit?
I liked the original Iron Chef when they voice-overed the judges comments.
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Too many of the competition shows focus way too much on drama. I prefer the one off shows like iron chef or chopped. That being said, I prefer shows that actually have the potential to give you ideas and technique for cooking, and the competition shows rarely if ever do.
Edited, Feb 19th 2010 9:33am by Xsarus
Edited, Feb 19th 2010 9:33am by Xsarus
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If it has Gordon Ramsey, it's awesome, and everything else sucks.
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Uglysasquatch, Mercenary Major wrote:
If it has Gordon Ramsey, it's awesome, and everything else sucks.
OMG! Are you ******* kidding me?!
MentalFrog wrote:
Uglysasquatch, Mercenary Major wrote:
If it has Gordon Ramsey, it's awesome, and everything else sucks.
OMG! Are you @#%^ing kidding me?!
Ugly is storing up Gordan Ramsey rants to decant over the kids bolting across his lawn.
MentalFrog wrote:
Uglysasquatch, Mercenary Major wrote:
If it has Gordon Ramsey, it's awesome, and everything else sucks.
OMG! Are you @#%^ing kidding me?!
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Sir Xsarus wrote:
Too many of the competition shows focus way too much on drama. I prefer the one off shows like iron chef or chopped. That being said, I prefer shows that actually have the potential to give you ideas and technique for cooking, and the competition shows rarely if ever do.
That's because most "reality shows" pander to the mainstream middle-America crowd with pathetic self-esteem issues who get off on watching "real people" being humiliated and burst into blubbering tears on national TV.
publiusvarus wrote:
we all know liberals are well adjusted american citizens who only want what's best for society. While conservatives are evil money grubbing scum who only want to sh*t on the little man and rob the world of its resources.
I like cooking shows where there is massive amounts of violence. If it results in violence or self-mutilation, all the better.
I prefer Project Runway to cooking shows.
I prefer Project Runway to cooking shows.
Turin wrote:
Seriously, what the f*ck nature?
Annabella of Future Fabulous! wrote:
I like cooking shows where there is massive amounts of violence. If it results in violence or self-mutilation, all the better.
I prefer Project Runway to cooking shows.
I prefer Project Runway to cooking shows.
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If it has Gordon Ramsey, it's awesome, and everything else sucks.
why?
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My my, someone is grating the Frenchie up the wrong way this week.
Because Ramsey is a pretend pretentious cUnt from a Glasgow council estate, where as Jamie Oliver is a nice guy and world class chef who cooks real food rather than arty farty **** no real people eat.
tarv wrote:
Because Ramsey is a pretend pretentious cUnt from a Glasgow council estate, where as Jamie Oliver is a nice guy and world class chef who cooks real food rather than arty farty sh*t no real people eat.
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tarv wrote:
Because Ramsey is a pretend pretentious cUnt from a Glasgow council estate, where as Jamie Oliver is a nice guy and world class chef who cooks real food rather than arty farty sh*t no real people eat.
I think Outback Steakhouse, et al, utilize Ramsay's recipes. They're not that bad, but they seem to go for the quick easy big-flavor fixes.
I'm with the Sailor on this one. Besides, Jamie Oliver is kinda sexy in a goofy sort of way.
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I think Outback Steakhouse, et al, utilize Ramsay's recipes. They're not that bad, but they seem to go for the quick easy big-flavor fixes.
what? Where do you get that idea? Edited, Feb 19th 2010 2:50pm by Xsarus
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tarv wrote:
Jamie Oliver >>>>>>>>>>>>> x a million Gordon Ramsey.
Alton Brown > All
Though Robert Irvine is pretty effing awesome too.
The One and Only Poldaran wrote:
tarv wrote:
Jamie Oliver >>>>>>>>>>>>> x a million Gordon Ramsey.
Alton Brown > All
Nigella Lawson > Alton Brown > All
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The One and Only Poldaran wrote:
tarv wrote:
Jamie Oliver >>>>>>>>>>>>> x a million Gordon Ramsey.
Alton Brown > All
Nigella Lawson > Alton Brown > All
As the prophet of the god Alton Brown of the Church of Good Eats, I find her lack of mad science based cooking boring. Don't get me wrong, she's hot as all, but not entertaining.
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